Senior EHS Specialist

Kurita Europe GmbH; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita Europe GmbH is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to oversee safety during construction of water treatment systems. The role requires ensuring safety across activities in line with client, Kurita, and U.S. regulations, with on-site responsibilities and up to 10% travel.

The position entails coordinating safety plans, conducting site inspections, providing training, and maintaining safety documentation to ensure compliant operations at the project site in Phoenix.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in safety or related field or equivalent certifications.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification required/preferred.
• OSHA 510 Construction Certification preferred/required.
• EHS certification or BS in science/engineering is valued.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate site facilities, safety equipment, and installations per applicable safety regs and client requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments at construction sites.
• Provide safety training and guidance to workers and contractors.
• Monitor and document compliance with safety standards throughout construction.
• Investigate and report safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards; recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in construction management meetings to align safety with project goals.
• Assist with reviewing site conditions against project schedule; coordinate safety with contractors.
• Support collection and consolidation of safety-related construction records.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety best practices

Microsoft Office

Work order processing

KAI processes

Education

4-year degree in safety or related field

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification

OSHA 510 Construction Certification

EHS certification or BS in science/engineering

Job description

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Responsible for the safety oversight of the construction of water treatment systems. Able to manage and ensure the safety of construction activities for water treatment facilities in accordance with standards established by the customer, Kurita, and relevant U.S. regulations. The Senior EHS Specialist also performs safety related duties for the EHS team as assigned required.

Title: Senior EHS Specialist

Location: Phoenix

Travel:Up to 10%

Pay: $90,000 to $110,000

Responsibilities

• Plan, arrange, and coordinate site facilities, safety and health equipment, and temporary installations in strict compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local safety regulations, client requirements, and site rules.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and risk assessments at the construction site to ensure a safe working environment.
• Provide safety training and guidance to workers and contractors as needed.
• Monitor and document compliance with safety standards and regulations throughout the construction process.
• Investigate and report safety incidents, near-misses, and hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in construction management meetings to address safety-related topics and communicate client safety requirements.
• Assist with reviewing site conditions against the project schedule and coordinating with contractors regarding safety matters.
• Support the collection and consolidation of construction records from contractors as related to safety.
• Work Location: On-site at the project site, 5 days per week.
• Travel: Some travel may be required to project sites outside Arizona.
• Promptly report to management any related safety and health concerns, including near-misses and incidents, and seek guidance as needed. Ensure all safety incidents are documented and investigated according to company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Additional EHS support and other duties assigned by Director, EHS & Quality

Qualifications

Education:

• Prefer a 4-year degree in safety or a closely related field or a combination of safety certifications and experience

Experience:

• 5 years of relevant safety experience
• EHS certification or BS in science or engineering field of study
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• OSHA 510 Certification for Construction

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of best safety practices for production environments
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated experience in timely processing of work orders/support requests
• Understanding of KAI business processes

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, use hands to finger, climb or balance, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and walk.
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
• Able to spend significant time walking or standing on hard surfaces.

Kurita Group specialises in optimising the reliability and efficiency of industrial plants and projects. Our customised technologies and patented products for industrial water, paper and process treatment improve plant efficiency and plant lifetime as well as reducing costly downtimes.